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Lexus ES vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus ES vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $41,835

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $3,088

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172018
ModelESGolf / GTI
Trim350R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $38,900 $39,785
Luxury Package 1,670  
Sunshade, rear, power 210  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 300  
Obstacle detection, rear 500  
LED headlights 515  
Navigation Package 1,470  
Rear spoiler 319  
Cargo net 64 100
7-speed automated manual   1,100
Luxury Package 1,536  
Sunshade, rear, power 192  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 276  
Obstacle detection, rear 460  
LED headlights 473  
Navigation Package 1,360  
Rear spoiler 209  
Cargo net 38 80
7-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 5,048 1,200
Options (change) 4,544 1,136
Destination 975 850
Total Price $44,923 $41,835

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,923
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $40,011
Model Year20172018
ModelESGolf / GTI
Trim350R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine268hp V6292hp I4
TransmissionT6S7
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG22/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/35-19
Total Price$44,923$41,835
Adjustments for Features0-835
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,923$41,000

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20172018
ModelESGolf / GTI
Trim350R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed automated manual $1200
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Backup collision intervention $150
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rear side airbags$300 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover $75
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear wiper $175
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
DVD-compatible player$0 
Larger infotainment display $0
Mirrorlink support $0
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Cornering lights $50
Fog lights$125 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Performance meter $150
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$5,705$6,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$835
Value of Feature Adjustments0-40

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20172018
ModelESGolf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase111.0 in103.8 in
Length192.7 in167.6 in
Width71.7 in70.8 in
Height57.1 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,549 lb.3,373 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.5 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.6 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom40.0 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.2 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.253.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Wood trim300No
Total Requested110065%
Total Not Requested60035%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%

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